Sowter Road Car Park Parking, Derby
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DE1 3DQ
- Capacity
- ~46 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Napier Parking
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Sowter Road Car Park
Located in the heart of Derby, Sowter Road Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 46 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Napier Parking.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With 46 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Sowter Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 46 spaces, that is roughly 44 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 2 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Derby
Derby has an extensive choice of parking with over 44 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is Phoenix Street Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sowter Road Car Park have?
Sowter Road Car Park in Derby has approximately 46 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Sowter Road Car Park?
Sowter Road Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Sowter Road Car Park busiest?
Sowter Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Sowter Road Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Sowter Road Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Sowter Road Car Park?
Sowter Road Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Napier Parking.